‘He’s woven the future from the cloth of the past. Simple, stark, and back to basics. No frills, no scarf, no messing, just 100 per cent Rebel Time Lord,’ said Capaldi, who has taken over from Matt Smith as the Doctor.

While lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat added: ‘New Doctor, new era, and of course new clothes. Monsters of the universe, the vacation is over – Capaldi is suited and booted and coming to get you!’

Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One, commented: ‘Peter Capaldi’s Doctor is officially recorded in history today with the unveiling of his new costume. It’s sharp, smart and stylish – The Twelfth Time Lord means business.’